Akon
Born: 1973-04-16
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Known For
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Ra.One
American Heist
An SNL Valentine
Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly
Tooken
A GRAMMY Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop
Black November
Love, Kills xx
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Top Movie Credits
Ra.One
Playback Singer
American Heist
Executive Producer
An SNL Valentine
Self (archive footage)
Tooken
Himself
Black November
Executive Producer
Love, Kills xx
The man
Lady Gaga: Out Of Control
Self (archive footage)